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Cocoa Puffs Corn Puffs Large Size 15.2 oz
Cereal & Breakfast
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Cocoa Puffs Corn Puffs Large Size 15.2 oz

Cocoa Puffs
15.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
74
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cocoa Puffs Corn Puffs (Large Size 15.2 oz) is a familiar, brightly packaged breakfast cereal you’ll spot on middle and upper grocery shelves in the cold cereal aisle, usually near other sweetened children’s cereals like Trix and Froot Loops and beside family-size boxes. The box (with an inner plastic bag) leans into kid-focused visual branding — bold brown and yellow graphics, a playful mascot and promises of “whole grain” and added vitamins that make it feel both fun and parent-friendly. This product fits quick weekday breakfasts, back-to-school pantry stocking, weekend cereal-and-milk rituals, and snack stashes for road trips or lazy movie nights when convenience and a sweet chocolatey crunch are wanted. Brand positioning skews toward children and nostalgic adults: marketed as a fun, indulgent morning treat with broad cultural recognition, often sold with price promotions and multi-pack displays. Label characteristics include health-halo cues such as “whole grain” and a panel listing many added vitamins and minerals; it is not organic and contains no explicit “natural” or minimally processed certification beyond a small “natural flavor” ingredient. In plain terms, the processing context is that this is a ready-to-eat, industrially processed extruded cereal with added sugars, oils, colors, and flavorings and nutritional fortification. Sensory details: dry, uniformly puffed corn pieces with a dusty cocoa coating that delivers a sugary, chocolate aroma and crunchy snap that softens quickly in milk; the eating ritual often involves pouring straight from the box into a bowl or bag for snacking. Overall, Cocoa Puffs occupies a place in American grocery culture as an iconic, sweet, convenience-first cereal tied to childhood and quick indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 12
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Grain, Corn,, Sugar,, Rice, Flour,, Corn, Meal,, Corn, Syrup,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Color, (Caramel, Color, and, Annatto, Extract),, Salt,, Baking, Soda,, Natural, Flavor,, Rosemary, Extract., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Vitamin, C, (Sodium, Ascorbate),, Iron, and, Zinc, (Mineral, Nutrients),, A, B, Vitamin, (Niacinamide),, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Mononitrate),, Vitamin, A, (Palmitate),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, A, B, Vitamin, (Folic, Acid),, Vitamin, B12,, Vitamin, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-eat, extruded cereal contains added sugars, corn syrup, vegetable oils, colorings, flavorings and fortified nutrients — characteristics of ultra-processed foods designed and formulated industrially.

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Common Questions about Cocoa Puffs Corn Puffs Large Size 15.2 oz

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' Cocoa Puffs can be a fun breakfast or snack option, especially for kids, but they do contain added sugars and aren't exactly a superfood. If you're looking for something high in fiber or protein, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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